Floribunda rose plant named MacSoda

ABSTRACT

A new variety of floribunda rose having bright red flowers produced in clusters.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the floribunda rose class, which was originated by my crossingas seed parent the variety known as `Mary Sumner` and as pollen parentthe variety known as `Precious Platinum`. The varietal denomination ofthis new rose is `MacSoda`.

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguishes it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are its attractive red flowers of pure coloration borne in smallclusters on a plant suitable for growing outdoor in gardens.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by budding of the new variety asperformed in Smith County, Tex. shows that the foregoing and otherdistinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established andtransmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentdepicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in a color illustration of this character.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in the color descriptionsherein refers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart.

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--`Mary Sumner`.

Pollen parent.--`Precious Platinum`.

Class: Floribunda.

The following further horticultural observations were made of specimensgrown outdoor in Smith County, Tex. in the month of November.

Flower

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Small.

(2) Form.--Ovoid.

(3) Color.--As sepals divide, near 45A to 46A.

(4) Sepals.--Slightly longer than bud, simple.

(5) Peduncle.--Length -- average. Aspect -- straight. Strength -- erect.Color -- medium green with purple cast.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 3 inches.

(2) Borne.--Small sprays, generally three blooms.

(3) Form.--Urn shaped at first, becoming flat; outer petals roll under,some quill to points.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 35 to40.

(5) Color.--After sepals fall and petals unfurl, predominant flowercolor viewing petals' top surface is near to or somewhat darker huedthan 44A. Color is substantially pure and constant on both top andundersurface of petals. Coloring tends to lighten toward orange red asflowers age with the red coloring becoming less intense. Petals are near34C toward point of petal attachment.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Average.

(2) Appearance.--Inside velvety and outside satiny.

(3) Form.--Acuminate.

(4) Arrangement.--Regularly arranged, imbricated.

(5) Petaloids in Center.--Few.

(6) Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.

(7) Fragrance.--Slight.

(8) Lasting quality.--Average.

Reproductive Organs

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

Arrangement and Color.--Regularly arranged around styles. Color --orange.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Yellow.

C. Styles: Even, medium length, bunched.

D. Stigmas: Cream colored.

E. Hips: Globular, medium size, orange red at maturity, seeds protrude.

Plant

A. Form: Compact.

B. Growth: Vigorous, uniform branching.

Height attained.--About 3 feet.

C. Foliage: Compound 3 and 5 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color:--New foliage: Upper side -- purplish green. Under side --light green. Old foliage: Upper side -- medium green. Under side --light green.

(4) Shape.--Oval, pointed.

(5) Texture.--Upper side is semi-glossy; under side is matte.

(6) Edge.--Serrate.

(7) Serration.--Ordinary, acuminate apices.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- light green.

(9) Stipules.--Medium.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- Average. Mildew -- Aboveaverage.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- purple green. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- medium green. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns:

(1) Thorns.--Quantity (main stalk) -- ordinary. On laterals from stalk-- few. Form -- flat base. Length -- small. Color -- purple when young.Position -- irregular.

(2) Prickles.--Profuse to average on main stalks and laterals.

F. Winter hardiness: Winter hardy but needs protection in severeclimates.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribundarose class, substantially as shown and described.